This day I love.......: Parragon books

Reading is such a wonderful gift, and one I love to share with my children. During the day Little Man and I love reading a book together and he has now got to the age where he will crawl to the book shelf and point at his books. Whilst he may not understand the story, what he does understand is that the book means a cuddle together and sitting close listening to his Mum. It means quality time to him and something he loves.

Parragon books have a beautiful range of books, Little learners which is aimed at this precious age group, babies and toddlers. The range has recently gone through a re vamp and we were delighted to take a look.

Our Little Learners book box contained 5 titles:

Mummy and Baby - A beautiful book with different surfaces for baby to touch and explore.

Cow Says Moo - A book with finger holes for the farm animals

I can Say please - A Really fun beek a boo play book

Mummy and Me - A finger puppet story book

Twinkle Twinkle little star - Light and sound story book

Little Man rushed in to take a look in the box. He began exploring each of the books, picking them up and looking at them. Opening the books, testing them in his mouth and putting his fingers through the holes.

His favourite though was 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' The sounds and flashing lights I think drawing his attention. Although it could have been the fact that each of his sisters would give him a cuddle and sing the song to him too!

The Little learners books are really popular with Little Man and his sisters. My youngest who is at the start of her phonics journey picks the books up to read to her brother and my eldest will sit and sing the songs with him. It is wonderful watching them all interact together and share the gift of reading.

Thank you to Parragon for sending the Little Learners books mentioned in this post, all words are my own opinion.

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Earlier this month we received a package from Parragon books as part of their book buddy scheme. Inside the package was the book 'Factivity Robots and Gadgets'

The girls were very excited to open their new book and wasted no time in getting stuck in.

Factivity Robots and Gadgets contains 300 stickers and is packed full of activities. The book is engaging throughout, with bright colourful graphics and activities which help to explain concepts. One of the aspects I particularly like is how it encourages you to think. No where is there a 'wrong way', it is use your imagination to, or pretend to be a, which are great ways to encourage learning.

Stickers are used to enhance the learning by completing different tasks. Often you find that the stickers are just an added extra to the books, in this case though they are part of the book and a useful addition to complete the different activities. What is even more impressive is the book is up to date and speaking in a tone that the girls can relate to. A book which can explain what a selfie stick is to a 4 year old, and she understands is to me somewhat impressive.

Factivity Robots and Gadgets encourages the girls to think, whilst at the same time answering all their robotic based questions. It gets them involved to allow them to work out the answer themselves, but in such a fun manner that they become engrossed and not realise they are learning. Not only is Factivity Robots and Gadgets great for teaching the girls about robots but it is a great activity book for the girls at any point, such as when travelling or on a rainy day.

The book was sent as part of our collaboration with Parragon books, all words are my own opinion.

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This week has been Disney Book week. You may have seen the mentions across social media #DisneyBookWeek. There is something rather magical about a Disney film. They seem to cure all colds, soothe all tired minds and delight the whole family. They are the perfect way to relax, unwind or simply spend time together. The magic of Disney has been brought to life in a new collection of books from Parragon Books. This collections aims to continue the wonder of Disney and share the magic of reading.

There are 20 Disney story books on offer and each one provides a wonderful opportunity to relive a favourite Disney/Pixar classic tale. With old favourites and new loves, there is something for every Disney fan old and new.

The girls received Jungle Book and Frozen this month as part of the Parragon Book Buddy program. The books were a delight to read, following the Disney movie and with stunning artwork inside taken from the parts of the movie. The outside covers feel and look classical, and when you pick them up you feel as if this is one of those special books that should be treasured forever.

Disney and Parragon books have put together a guide to help share the magic of reading, and to introduce reading as part of a bedtime routine. Reading has been part of our routine since the girls were babies, and is already part of Little mans bedtime. The girls have also been celebrating Disney Book week with some Disney themed colouring

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The girls had the week before Easter as school holidays and the week after Easter. It has to be said that as Easter approached they got more and more giddy. It would appear that they are in need of a creative outlet to help them unwind and calm down. Easter therefore seemed the perfect time to give them the new 'Disney Frozen' and 'Disney Princess' Art Therapy colouring books from Parragon Books.

The new 'Disney Frozen' and 'Disney Princess' Art Therapy colouring books have over 100 dynamic, detailed and incredibly satisfying Disney patterns that are inspired by Frozen and the Princess. As colouring is a great way to relax and unwind, I knew these would be perfect for the girls. In fact my eldest wasted no time in colouring, even before opening any of her chocolate.

The books are a great way to clam the girls down before bed and help them unwind from a busy day off school. They are also a great way to engage with the girls, as they are proud to show off the patterns they have created and how neat their colouring is. I also love to sit and colour with them with baby is asleep and it is a real nice way to spend time with the girls.

The books were sent to us as part of our relationship with Parragon Books. All words are my own opinion.

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This months topic at my youngest daughters school is fairy tales. She comes home full of questions about the three little pigs, can the wolf climb down our chimney? Why is our house built of bricks? Followed with questions about little red riding hood. I love to support their learning at home and try where I can to follow the topics that they are doing at school.

Our January Parragon book buddy book fitted in perfectly with my daughter school topic. The giant book of fairy tales contains the stories she knows and is curious about along with a few others she has not yet read. Each story is beautifully illustrated and as the story is told there are quizzes and puzzles to accompany them.

There are a great variety of puzzles to suit a range of ages from drawing and colouring to more complex copy the picture and spot the difference. Some of the puzzles we adapt for my youngest and others we simply talk over. The puzzles aid with the understanding of the stories and help to reinforce different ideas within the fairy tales themselves.

You can choose to read the story as a whole or simply pick up and do an activity as you see fit. The giant book of fairy tales has been great to aid my youngest learning but has also been a great way to keep her occupied and busy after school.

The book was sent as part of our partnership with Parragon books, all words are my own opinion.

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I have taken a few days away from the blog to spend time with family over Christmas. It has been a busy but brilliant few days of family fun and I think what we all needed. The girls enjoyed seeing their Auntie and listening to tales with Granddad on Christmas eve.

On Christmas eve we also read a classic story by Clement C. Moore, the Night before Christmas. Our edition of The Night before Christmas has some wonderful illustrations from breakaway new talent Harriet Muncaster, which really helps to bring the story to life. The Night before Christmas is a wonderful story to read on Christmas eve and it really helps to get the girls ready for Christmas.

The girls both fell asleep really quickly on Christmas eve but then my eldest woke again at 9pm and was awake until nearly 2am! They were both excited and woke up at 7am wanting to see if Father Christmas had been.

Christmas day was spent with family and watching the girls play with their new toys. My eldest daughter was so pleased we made her wish come true. Boxing day was spent as Christmas day round 2 and the girls loved singing Christmas carols and wishing everyone Happy Christmas. They have both loved Christmas this year and have really had the Christmas spirit.

Here is a quick video of Christmas 2015

I always like to capture Christmas through the eyes of my children and so armed with a camera here is what my girls decided to capture this Christmas.

I hope you and your family have had a wonderful Christmas

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